Zixi Mountain (Ziding Temple)
紫溪山（紫顶寺）
A forested mountain west of Chuxiong, famous for ancient camellias, the Ziding Temple pagoda forest and cool forest trails. It is the city's natural oxygen bar.
Zixi Mountain lies about 20 kilometres west of Chuxiong city, at an elevation of 2,000 to 2,500 metres. It is a provincial nature reserve and a 4A-rated scenic area. Historically known as one of the Sanyi scenic spots, it once had many Buddhist temples. Highlights include Ziding Temple and its pagoda forest, ancient camellia trees, suspension bridges through the woods and ancient vines. Camellias bloom most beautifully from late winter into early spring. Summers are cool, making it ideal for forest hiking and escaping the heat, and wild mushrooms can be found on the forest floor in the rainy season. The scenic area has trails and viewpoints. It's most convenient to drive or hire a vehicle, and it's several degrees cooler on the mountain than in the city, so bring a jacket. Admission prices are announced by the scenic area.
Opening hours
About 08:30–18:00